Even before my husband and I had any children, it was important to me for us to have dinner as a family, just the two of us, as often as possible. Growing up, my family didn’t have dinner together often. Due to work schedules, sports schedules, and extra-curricular activities, eating dinner as a family becameContinue Reading
Preparing Yourself for the Day Your Child Leaves the Nest
Last week was my oldest’s sixteenth birthday. Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday I was changing her diapers, teaching her the alphabet, and singing Jesus Loves Me to comfort her. Now we’re in the midst of driver’s training, high school transcripts, and, I hate to even think this, boys. OnContinue Reading
50 Family Dinner Favorites
Earlier this week I mentioned how important it was for our family to eat dinner together as often as possible. I also told you about an amazing giveaway; did you enter? You could win an All-Clad Cookware Set valued at $800 that will get you on your way to getting your family back around theContinue Reading
Ultimate Middle Grades Homeschooling Giveaway
Early today I posted a giveaway for the new marriage book by Hal & Melanie Young that is releasing on Valentine’s Day, My Beloved and My Friend: How to Be Married to Your Best Friend Without Changing Spouses. Well, I have another giveaway for you to keep the book release celebration going. These products wereContinue Reading
My Beloved and My Friend Book Giveaway
Last October I had the privilege of reviewing an advanced copy of Hal & Melanie Young’s newest book, My Beloved and My Friend: How to Be Married to Your Best Friend Without Changing Spouses. You may be familiar with Hal & Melanie’s award winning book Raising Real Men. If you enjoyed Raising Real Men, thenContinue Reading
Postpartum Freezer Meals & FREE Freezer Inventory Printable
I can not stress enough how important it is to make and freeze meals before baby comes! This is a must-do for any expecting mom. Even if you have a meal support system in place (church, friends), that will come to an end. Depending on your situation, I would suggest having 1-4 weeks worth ofContinue Reading
Make Family Dinners A Priority {All-Clad Cookware Set Giveaway}
Even before my husband and I had any children, it was important to me for us to have dinner as a family, just the two of us, as often as possible. Growing up, my family didn’t have dinner together often. Due to work schedules, sports schedules, and extra-curricular activities, eating dinner as a family becameContinue Reading
Alpha-Phonics Review
Teaching my children to read is one of my favorite parts about homeschooling. I love the look of joy and amazement on their little faces when they sound out their first word and read that first sentence. Those are truly priceless moments and it’s during those times that a realize just how blessed I amContinue Reading
Helping Kids Memorize Scripture & FREE Printable Scripture Copywork
Today I’m back over at Hip Homeschool Moms sharing 5 Simple Ways to Help Kids Memorize Scripture. I’ve also included a FREE copywork printable containing 20 scriptures about LOVE. So make sure you head over there, read my simple tips for memorizing scripture, and get your freebie at the end of the post. Continue Reading
Be My Valentine Melissa & Doug Giveaway
We absolutely love Melissa & Doug toys at our house! Melissa & Doug is one of our favorite toy brands by far. They have such a huge variety of high quality toys, that you just can’t go wrong with Melissa & Doug. And since we are so fond of their toys, I’mContinue Reading